03/06/2026
Mr. Santosh Kumar Subedi, Section Officer (Level 8) at the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Transport, Lumbini Province, stated that while electric vehicles already receive a 50% tax discount under current fiscal policy, further revisions may be considered in upcoming budgets. He emphasized that the ministry has already drafted a new regulation under the Road Vehicles and Transport Act (2076) to address e-rickshaw licensing, and the process is currently in the consultation and approval stage, moving toward cabinet endorsement. He expressed confidence that the reform aimed at making licensing more practical could be implemented soon. He also noted technical challenges such as dependence on federal licensing software, for which the province plans to introduce necessary adaptations, while clarifying that vehicle registration and transfer within the province are generally manageable. Overall, he assured that the licensing issue is actively being addressed and is close to policy implementation.
